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Competitions & Puzzles Prize crossword – Win Afternoon Tea for 2 people at Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley 6 Champagne Sudoku

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Hello readers

Welcome to the June/July issue of All Things Local. As we go to print, we’re in the midst of some very changeable weather so we’re hoping that by the time you read this the wind will have dropped, the rain eased, and the temperature warmed up a little!

June and July can often be the warmest months of the year in the UK so, with any luck, we’ll be treated to plenty of early summer sunshine.

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BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL Business & &&Professional Professional Business Legal Matters Shacklocks Solicitors Whilst the idea that the someone abroad The difficulty is that CETV travelling for one scheme

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Cassandra Partner with Shacklocks or CivilWorton, Partnership: Choose your Attorney LLP and a member of the Society ofWisely Trust and Estate Practitioners, explains some of the Dividing theofPensions A Lasting Power Attorney is a legal mystery behind Trusts. topics. This month Marion Vesey (pictured) invites us to think about making a decision that will benefit future generations.

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Money Matters:

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us advice when we do need it.

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Hisconfined view, such “My house is my Generations of people havelook been served or been pension” or “The state will after me when I am old” customers of these You are are the pearls such aorganisations. voice may deliver.

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our retirement?”. The answer to this is, it depends. that themuch needdo foryou financial advice a solution should “How want?”, couldand yield completely not be seen as a one-off. Financial products and solutions different replies. were probably right at the time, but just how much has changed inception?retirement income needs A startingsince pointtheir is establishing on 3 bases – primary (day-to-day essentials such as Investment (whether held in pension wrappers or utilities, foodfunds and house maintenance), secondary alternative structures such as hobbies, Stocks and ISAs), (social, internet/tv, dining out, car)Shares and luxuries are by fund managers who are human (themostly ‘nice torun haves’ and the dreams, such asalso big holidays beings.

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Twoprior budget this time are mayeven no longer – but just how would planners better:be thesuitable first reflecting today’s costs you know? as you sit munching your turkey the of living, the So, second maybe forecasting what thoseover costs festive consider how many these questions will be period, when retired (perhaps minusofmortgage costs or apply totwo you cars, and see may Knowledge benefit fromofhaving a running for what example). a situation review. counts for little without the wisdom to apply it.

Is 2020here, the time to formulate take a lookreal, at your financial From we can regulated financial arrangements once again andplans get them fit for shortfalls, advice based around existing and income purpose? and give real advice based upon substance and knowledge of you, the client. Meanwhile, our friendly ‘Bard’ in the pub might beawaxing lyricaland about his own experiences Wishing you happy 2020 a prosperous next 10 but his solution may not reflect your particular circumstances. years.

This is why we go into depth about your own situation before providing proper, regulated advice.

By Kevin Glover, Belper IFS

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Lifestyle

Just a Thought...

Disappointment

Well, that was disappointing.

Such a visceral word – disappointment. It’s like you can feel the hiss of deflation as you are left flat after something does not pan out as expected. Then there’s the knife-like cut of those words, ‘I’m not annoyed with you, just disappointed.’ Oh, my goodness, anything but being disappointed in me, please!

I can describe disappointment – but what is it really?

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Lifestyle

Look up to the Skies Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered if we are truly alone in the universe?

I know I have. I’m sure there are other beings out there, or maybe they’re here already. A YouGov survey in 2021 revealed that half the British population believes in the existence of extraterrestrial life. And 1 in 14 people believe they’ve seen an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).

Myself and a friend became convinced that alien contact would be made at the Olympics in 2012. So much so, that we actually put a bet on it. Although we didn’t receive any winnings, we did cause great hilarity in the betting shop. Plus, we almost convinced a few others to place a bet too.

If aliens intrigue you, then July the 2nd is the time to investigate. World UFO Day was originally designated as June the 24th. This marks the first modern sighting of unidentified flying objects.

The incident was covered extensively in the press and led to the creation of the term “flying saucer”.

However, the date was shifted to July the 2nd, coinciding with the occurrence of the Roswell incident at Area 51 in New Mexico. This pivotal moment in 1947 marked when a military airbase reported the capture of a flying disc. The statement was later retracted but the fascination with other-worldly visitors, unexplained aircraft and the potential for life in other galaxies continues.

Celebrating this special day is really easy. You can watch some classic UFO films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or, my personal favourite, The X-Files. Why not gather some friends and grab some retro Flying Saucer sweets to mark the occasion? However, you might want to avoid films that aren’t as positive about our faraway friends. Perhaps cross Alien, Predator and Independence Day off the list.

Alternatively, step outside at night and gaze up at the vast expanse of the skies. Who knows what mysteries await you or what marvels you might encounter…

In 1947 pilot Kenneth Arnold spotted a group of 9 flying discs over Mount Rainier in the US. He estimated that they were travelling at speeds of over 100 miles an hour.

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Camping: Explore the Great Outdoors with Family and Friends Don Philpott & National Trust Books

As we head into summer, get active with our books on pursuits to enjoy in the great outdoors.

The Little Book for Wild Swimmers Laura Silverman

Whether you’ve already taken the plunge or simply want to dip in a toe, this book gives you all you need to reconnect with your wild side. From how to plan safe swims to taking the perfect underwater photo, the great outdoors is waiting for you.

Best Day Walks Great Britain Lonely Planet

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Caving, Canyoning, Coasteering …30 Exhilarating Adventures around Britain Patrick Kinsella Pump up the adrenaline, get out of your comfort zone and take a highly adventurous tour of Britain’s extraordinary cliffs, caves, canyons, coasts, forests, fells, beaches, Munros, moors and tors – places

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A practical and inspirational guide to camping, which includes a guide to all the National Trust’s sites. It’s about getting outside and enjoying the Great British outdoors, whether you want to do it under canvas or in a glamorous yurt. Guaranteed to bring out the adventurer in everyone!

Big Trails: Great Britain & Ireland Edited by Kathy Rogers & Stephen Ross

This guide features 25 routes along the most iconic, spectacular and popular long-distance trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. Whether you’re walking, trekking, fastpacking or running, this book is designed to inspire big adventures and features stunning photography.

Essential Bushcraft Ray Mears

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The Fellowship of Beer: A Unique Craft Beer Experience The Fellowship of Beer, an initiative by Steam Machine Brew Co. in Newton Aycliffe, Durham, offers a distinctive take on beer subscription services. This exclusive club provides members with a hands-on approach to brewing, allowing them to participate in key decisions such as ingredient selection and barrel aging.

Every two months, members receive a selection of at least ten diverse beers, many of which are influenced by their input.

These beers are presented in hand-bottled 375ml champagne bottles, emphasising quality and exclusivity. The assortment includes a minimum of six imperial strength beers, ensuring a rich and flavourful tasting experience.

In addition to the core offerings, members are treated to bonus collaborations and surprise beers. Each shipment is accompanied by detailed documentation, including tasting notes and food pairing guides, enriching the overall beer exploration journey.

With a membership cap of 450 individuals, the Fellowship of Beer maintains a close-knit community, allowing for

Word on Wine While shopping recently, I came across a wine that I had not tasted before. This was a wine made using the ‘furmint’ grape.

‘Furmint’ is a grape variety widely grown in Hungary and just over the border in Slovenia. Its fine, fiery white grapes are used to produce the region’s famous ‘Tokaji’ wines. The grape has been so well established in Hungary that the exact origins have been lost. It is thought that it originated from Austria’s Burgenland region before being introduced to Hungary by wine-making immigrants and was encouraged by King Bela IV in the 13th century. DNA profiling has shown that it is the same grape known as Mosler in Austria and Moslavac in Croatia.

For centuries, the furmint grapes were normally used to produce a sweet dessert wine, ‘Tokaji’, from Hungary’s Tokaj-Hegyalja region. However, today the region is gaining a reputation for producing dry wines. The wine that I found is Royal Tokaji ‘Dry Tokaji’ 2021 from Majestic Wines.

Royal Tokaji is trying to achieve the Gold Standard for wine-making and was co-founded by wine writer Hugh Johnson. It produces a crisp dry wine, similar to Chablis and Loire Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of apple, pears, honey and blossom, and flavours of rich apricots and peaches.

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personalised attention and fostering camaraderie among members. This limited membership ensures that each member’s voice is heard and valued in the brewing process.

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Technical Details: Grape: 100% Furmint Appearance: Clear white wine Characteristics: Aromas of pears, citrus fruit, green fruits and herbs with fresh acidity Alcohol by Volume: 13% Food Match: Good on its own, or the acidity can stand up to rich dishes like roasted belly pork with a honey glaze.

Available from: Majestic Wines, Ashbourne Road, Derby. £12.99 per bottle or £8.99 as part of a box of 6.

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Recipe

Jewelled Stovetop Rice Rice, spice and all things nice! For a dish that looks so classy and tastes so complex, it’s hard to believe that everything happens in one pan.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: • 200g basmati rice • 1 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil • 2 onions, peeled and finely sliced • Salt and ground black pepper • 500g golden beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes • 150ml white wine • 50g cashew nuts, roughly chopped • 2 green chillies, finely chopped • 6cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped • 2 bay leaves • 40 curry leaves (if you can’t find them, leave them out) • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1 tsp black mustard seeds • Pared peel of 1 unwaxed lime • 400ml vegetable stock To serve • 1 small Chioggia beetroot, finely sliced on a mandolin • Juice of 1 lime • 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds • ½ small bunch of fresh coriander, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped • Greek yoghurt Method: Place the basmati rice in a sieve and rinse under a running tap, agitating the rice grains with your hands to rinse away as much starch as possible.

When the water that runs through the sieve is no longer cloudy, tip the rice into a bowl and cover with 2cm fresh water. Set aside.

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Meanwhile, heat the butter and oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter is melted and bubbling noisily, add the onions along with a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the onions are soft and well on their way to being caramelised, about 12-15 minutes. Turn the heat up to high, then stir in the beetroot, pour in the wine and cover the pan with a lid. Cook, without peeking, for 8 minutes, then remove the lid and check the tenderness of the beetroot with a sharp knife. If it still feels hard, continue to cook for a few minutes with the lid on (adding a splash of water if all of the wine has evaporated). Once tender, turn the heat down to medium and stir through the cashews, chillies, ginger, garlic, bay leaves and curry leaves (if using). Cook for a minute until fragrant, then add the dried spices.

Drain the rice, then stir it through the spiced vegetable mixture, along with the lime peel.

Pour over the vegetable stock, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, toss the sliced Chioggia beetroot in the lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.

Remove the pan from the heat and leave it with the lid on, without peeking, for 8 minutes before serving. This will help a crispy rice base to form.

Serve the rice in the pan at the table with the pomegranate seeds and coriander sprinkled over the top. Arrange the Chioggia beetroot slices in the middle of the rice and serve immediately with a dollop of Greek yoghurt on the side.

Recipe extracted from Love Vegetables by Anna Shepherd, out now, published by White Lion Publishing. Photography © Liz and Max Haarala Hamilton.

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Fitness Matters

feeling following a cold soak … but I’m still waiting for this!

If I feel anxious or stressed, I jump in the tub for 5 mins and it’s so cold that I focus on my breathing and almost meditate for 5 minutes. Once I get out, the feeling has gone.

Cold Water Therapy

As I am writing this, I have just been in my cold-water tub. Currently it’s at 8 degrees, and I do wonder about my sanity at times!

Post workouts Many athletes turn to cold tubs as a way of preventing muscle soreness and improve recovery from training sessions.

According to a review published in 2022 in the ‘European Journal of Applied Physiology’ cold plunging, a type of cryotherapy, happens when you immerse your body in cold water at varying temperatures and duration. Exposure removes the body’s heat, drops internal temperature and changes blood flow.

There are many articles on how long is beneficial and what temperature is best. My tub is dependent on the outside temperatures so can’t be regulated. I have built up to 5 mins and I have no medical conditions to contend with at all. I must stress, if you fancy having a go, there are local businesses offering cold water therapy where you could try it under safe supervision.

The benefits of cold plunges: May decrease inflammation and improve immunity Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, but this can become chronic. Cold temperatures / ice baths can help restrict blood vessels and reduce flow to affected areas. Healing begins once you get out of the ice bath, as your body’s natural reaction is to push blood back to these areas as soon as possible. It also increases the production of white blood cells, responsible for fighting off infections.

Boosting moods When the body endures cold, it triggers neurotransmitters to help regulate stress, boosting mood and helping with anxiety and depression. Some people say they get a high

I use the tub 3 or 4 times a week and, although I don’t get out feeling on top of the world, it’s definitely something I will carry on with. An even better way would be to take up cold water swimming, then you’d also get the benefits from the exercise … double whammy.

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Derbyshire Walking: River Dove & Reynard’s Lane from Hartington

Distance: 5.6 miles / 9.1 km Ascent: 800 feet / 242 metres Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Grade: Easy/Moderate Author: Lou Johnson Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL24; Anquet OS Explorer OL24 Start: Centre of Hartington – Pay & Display Car Park The pretty Derbyshire village of Hartington on the B5054 is an excellent centre for walking particularly along the Dove Valley. The village, with its village pond complete with ducks, has a variety of shops and refreshment opportunities. This Peak District walk explores three limestone dales before following Reynard’s Lane across the upland lying to the east of the River Dove. The walking is easy and route finding straightforward. The centre of Hartington offers adequate parking, including a pay and display car park, although at busy times of the year space may be at a premium.

The Route

1. From the centre of the village walk south along the B5054 towards Warslow. Reaching public toilets on the left, take the signed footpath to the left of the toilets.

This leads into a field with a clear path heading south.

2. Cross the walled lane (grid ref. SK128599) and

continue across more pastures rising slightly past the limestone outcrops on the flanks of Pennilow.

3. The path then descends and enters pleasant

The River Dove is very pretty with small cascades and excellent limestone scenery.

5. Reaching a path junction at grid ref. SK142569, turn

left into Biggin Dale. The path follows the floor of this dry valley; in places the going is quite rough underfoot.

6. Continue up Biggin Dale, passing a small cave on

your right (grid ref. SK142574). Continue ahead on the obvious path following the valley floor. Some way up the dale you pass through a gate to continue walking up dale with a wall to your left.

7. Biggin Dale opens out

just over a mile from leaving the River Dove. Reaching a footpath sign in the wall on the left (grid ref. SK145587), turn left signed to Hartington.

8. The path soon divides. Take the rising path heading half left.

The path rises quite steeply to reach a gate. Go through the gate and continue up between walls along Reynard’s Lane.

9. After half a mile, you reach tarmac (grid ref. SK137594).

Continue straight ahead along this quiet lane.

This section of the walk offers some fine views to the left over the Dove Valley and the surrounding countryside. All that remains is to enjoy the views and continue along Reynard’s Lane as it descends into Hartington.

woodland to reach the east bank of the River Dove.

The path crosses the river on a bridge and continues south with the River Dove now on your left. You are now in Beresford Dale.

10. Reaching a T-junction, turn left and complete the

4. Reaching Beresford Lane (grid ref. SK128586), cross

Walk supplied by Walking Britain (no. 2682). For GPS file or other walks visit www.walkingbritain.co.uk.

the Dove using the narrow footbridge or the stepping stones that run parallel on the right. Once across the river, continue across a large meadow with the river away to your right. The path soon re-joins the river and enters steep-sided Wolfscote Dale, with its limestone outcrops adding interest to the scenery.

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Motoring A History of the Mini From dinky ‘60s car to a modern electric hatchback, the Mini has done it all, while never losing its focus as an affordable and fun car.

With Mini introducing a new version of its iconic hatchback, we take a look back at its history.

1959 – The original Mini When fuel prices skyrocketed in the late 1950s, the Morris Motor Company challenged its top engineer, Alec Issigonis, to create a small, affordable, fuelefficient car capable of carrying four adults.

The result was the aptly named Mini, with the wheels at the far corners and the engine mounted sideways, to improve stability and free up interior space. It was built at Longbridge, Birmingham, and also at Cowley, Oxford.

1961 – Racing success The Mini quickly grew a fanbase, in part due to racing success. British racing legend John Cooper developed the easily-modifiable car, leading to the introduction of the more powerful Cooper and Cooper S models.

The Mini chalked up impressive racing victories, including three wins at the Monte Carlo rally. By 1965 the millionth Mini had been produced.

all followed. The 2006 special edition GP had the rear seats removed and power increased to 218bhp.

2006 – The second New Mini The second-generation model looked similar but was larger, better equipped and featured new engines.

A reincarnated Mini Clubman was introduced in 2007, and this generation also provided the setup for the ‘Mini E’ in 2009 – an electric Mini trialled for 12 months, which helped pave the way for the introduction of BMW’s electric i3 in 2013.

2014 – The third innings In 2014, a brand-new, more modern-looking Mini was launched. Based around a new platform and with a broad range of new engines, new features included a head-up display and LED headlights – both fairly advanced technology at the time.

1970s and 1980s – the Mini would just keep plodding on Demand for the small Mini continued, with cumulative sales passing three million and four million in 1972 and 1976 respectively, helped by the addition of new versions such as the Clubman estate.

The first five-door hatch followed shortly after, improving interior space further. 2020 saw the launch of the Mini Electric with a range of around 145 miles, as well as the latest John Cooper Works GP – a 302bhp hot hatch that remains the most powerful Mini hatchback ever.

1994 – BMW buys Mini and the final Classic Minis are produced BMW acquired Mini’s owner, Rover Group, in 1994, and the original Mini was finally discontinued in 2000, following lots of special editions. More than 5.3 million Classic Minis were produced.

2023 – A simplified, digital Mini Offered in just a three-door guise, Mini’s new Cooper has a modern, simplified design. The plastic wheel-arch trim and Union Jack rear lights are gone, while inside is a new circular touchscreen display and a simplified layout. Only revealed in electric guise – with petrol versions arriving later – the Mini Cooper can now travel up to a claimed 250 miles on a charge.

2001 – The New Mini The New Mini began production at the firm’s Oxford factory in 2001 and sold well despite being quite a lot bigger than the original. Convertible, sportier Cooper S and John Cooper Works models

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the most efficient way to prevent damage to brassica plants. But, once again, a healthy ecosystem to encourage natural predators will help with the control.

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Sawflies belong to a large group of insects related to bees and wasps. Their caterpillar-like small larvae feast on leaves of plants such as willow, gooseberry, rose, Solomon’s seal, geranium and even on the young fruit of apples. They can defoliate plants relatively quickly, but they are a nuisance rather than a serious threat. Picking them off by hand is probably the best way to deal with them, together with attracting natural predators to help control numbers.

Aphids are not a huge problem, even though they might affect plant growth. Ladybirds, lacewing, hoverflies and birds make excellent aphid eaters, and nurturing your garden ecosystem will encourage these beneficial creatures.

Soldier beetles can be red, brown, yellow, or black and are distinctive because of their slim, elongated, soft bodies. They are a gardener’s friend, feeding on aphids, red spider mites, and caterpillars.

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Belper School Book Review A student from Belper School reviews the book ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt.

There is something quite mystical about this book.

Though none of the main characters are especially sympathetic, they are all fully fleshed out and their motives and actions all make sense in the world Tartt has created.

I’ve noticed a lot of people say this book doesn’t deserve 5 stars because there was no character development or that the characters were unrelatable. It seems these people completely misunderstood the purpose of the story. Richard is telling us this story years after he has already moved on from it. We are not experiencing it in real time but only through the parts of his memory that remain of it. And, as he tells us from the very first paragraph, he has “a morbid longing for the picturesque.” which means he is immediately an unreliable narrator. He will remember things slightly incorrectly due to his desire for a ‘picturesque’ story. This flaw of his is easily seen in his ever-shifting view of Henry and Camilla.

The characters in the story have no reputation of either being likeable or relatable. They shed light into the darker areas of the human mind and its impulses and, as the story develops, the decisions that they make sound sensible enough and give us the erroneous impression that their solutions are the only way out of an intricate maze. The book is a justification for the cold-blooded murder executed on the pretext that it was the only escape they have, when actually it opens the doors to a new set of problems that are even more horrific.

To me, this is simply a book where you want to savour every line like it’s the last. Tartt has really captured the atmosphere of the elite liberal arts campus of fictional Hampden College in Vermont, ‘a setting that mirrors Tartt’s experience in the 1980s at Bennington College, where she started writing The Secret History as a student.’

book to be exhausting in such an addictive way, I was a welcomed hostage to this book (I suppose similar to the main character).

This exhaustion was only enhanced by the sadness that the book had produced in me as I wanted to go back.

I still don’t completely understand the new feeling this book made me feel and, no matter how long I stare at the wall, I don’t think I’ll be able to explain this feeling.

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Every detail is meant to make you think and ponder, leading to exhaustion due to the constant changes it provokes in your thoughts. This truly is an old classic in new times.

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The Diary of a Local Mum

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3…

As I write this, we’re knee deep in exam season and stress levels are running high in the Local Mum household. If your kids are going through the same – whether that’s SATs, GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs, university exams or any other qualification – you have my sympathies, kids and parents alike.

Exams are stressful, there are no two ways about it. There’s a pressure on kids to prove what they know, or what they’re capable of, within a short time-frame. That piece of paper (or practical assessment) results in some kind of value judgement which, however we try and frame it, appears to them to say how ‘good’ they are at whatever it is they’re being assessed on.

Now, I’m not here to open up a debate on exams – everyone has their own opinion on whether or not they’re the best way to assess children (or adults) from primary school upwards. As it stands, there’s no escaping the fact that they’re used frequently throughout a child’s school career. As that time draws to a close, the series of numbers (previously letters) that are handed to them in an envelope in August seem to be the culmination of all those years of work, from age 4 upwards. As much as you tell children that their results don’t define them, or dictate their future, it can often feel to them – for a short period at least – like they do.

So, as a parent, how can you handle the household exam stress and support your kids through this turbulent time? Well, I’ve found that you apparently never quite get over that exam anxiety yourself!

The fact that it’s your offspring going through it and not you personally, doesn’t seem to matter – the very mention of exam timetables and revision and you’re transported immediately back to your school memories of sitting in exam halls, and those old emotions are stirred up. It’s a daunting prospect … and this time you’re one

step removed, watching your child deal with the torment instead of you!

Whether you’ve got a child who’s non-stop revising and needs to take a moment to chill out, or one that has their head firmly in the sand and has barely picked up a book, trying to either motivate or relax them is not easy. There’s a 95%* chance that whatever you do or say will be wrong. (*Not official figures … but if there was a YouGov survey I’m sure it’d be somewhere close!)

It’s like walking a tightrope. They need to know that you care and support them, but without being overly invested or too pushy. They need to know that exams aren’t the be-all and end-all and you’ll love them whatever the outcome, but they are, nonetheless, important. They need to know that you’re there for them, but without actually physically being there. Of course, you can’t be too far away, just in case they need you urgently in the event of an emergency (e.g. ‘my pen’s run out’, ‘there aren’t any biscuits left’ or, horror of horrors, ‘the Wi-Fi’s stopped working!’).

And then, of course, there’s the subject matter.

“Oh, I can help you with that!” you confidently say to a confused and stressed-out child. Ha. You may have aced your biology exam once upon a time in the dim and distant past, and you assume a quick refresh will get you up to speed … but the realisation hits that either the syllabus has got a lot harder or your brain has turned to mush during the intervening years. Thank goodness for Google!

So, whatever level of testing your child is undergoing this exam season, I wish you all the very best as, together, you attempt to make it through unscathed. Deep breaths and good snacks will help!

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01332 557032 01332 831328 St Benedict 01773 822278 01773 742537 St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary St John’s CE Primary, Belper 01773 822995 01332 880416 Stanley Common Primary School 0115 9322437 01773 742717 01332 840645 Street Lane Primary 01773 602106 01773 852216 Swanwick Hall School 01773 550304 01773 852188 Turnditch CE VA Primary 01332 840395 01773 716396 William Gilbert Primary 01773 822771 01332 880277 01332 880782 01332 880403 01332 880260 All dates taken from www.derbyshire.gov.uk 01332 880449 Term 6: Monday 3 June 2024 to Tuesday 23 July 2024 01332 880540 Term 1: Wednesday 4 September 2024 to Friday 25 October 2024

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Community Diary June / July 2024 June: 4th: Arts Society Derby lecture: “She Loves You: The music of the Sixties 1960 - 1964” by Steve King. 7.15pm (doors 6.30pm) at Landau Forte College, Fox St, Derby DE1 2LF. Cost £6; free parking. Info: www.theartssocietyderby.com.

7th – 9th: Transition Belper’s ‘Belper Goes Green’ community, eco & arts festival at Belper Meadows Cricket Club. Stalls, talks, eco info, lots of music, real ale & cider festival and more! Info: transitionbelper.org or search ‘Belper Goes Green’ on Facebook. Tickets via ticketsource.co.uk 8th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Glyn Madden. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission. www.belperorganclub.com 22nd & 23rd: Flower Festival (theme: Bible stories). 10am-3pm on 22nd, 12-4.30pm on 23rd. Christ Church, The Triangle, Belper DE56 1BA. Free entry.

28th: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.

29th: Sitwell Singers Summer Concert, celebrating 5 centuries of choral music. 7.30pm Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway, Derby DE22 1BP. Tickets £15 (£5 u18) from www.sitwellsingers.org.uk or on the door.

29th: Ship of Fools stand-up comedy at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm, BYO drinks. £10 book online at www.wegottickets.com.

Info: shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk.

July: 5th – 7th: The Eyes Have It Music Festival, Eyes Meadow, Duffield DE56 4BA. For line up, tickets & info visit www.theeyeshaveit.co.uk 6th: Little Eaton Carnival, 2pm St Peter’s Park, Little Eaton. Also, 13 ‘Carnival Week’ events over 7 days prior, from 30th June – 6th July. Search ‘Little Eaton Carnival’ on Facebook or see littleeatoncarnival.com for info.

13th: Belper Organ and Keyboard Club concert: Ian Griffin. 2pm, Congregational Church, Church Walk, Belper DE56 1DB. £10 admission. www.belperorganclub.com 20th: Horsley Woodhouse Village Carnival, 12-5pm, Sitwell Recreation Ground, Horsley Woodhouse DE7 6PZ. Also, Music Night Friday 19th. Info/tickets: hwca.org.uk 20th: Afternoon tea 3-5pm, including sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea and coffee £15. Bateman Hall, Christ Church, The Triangle, Belper DE56 1BA. Places must be booked by contacting Alison Roome on 01773 825635.

25th: Thursday Edinburgh preview! Ship of Fools stand-up comedy, No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. 7.30 for 8pm, BYO drinks. £10 book online: www.wegottickets.com. Info: shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk.

26th: Belper Welcome Meal 12-2pm at No.28 Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ. Soup/bread & pudding, No need to book, pay what you can. Welcome Meal Project volunteers supported by Unite, Belper Town Council, Co-op.

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Local History Belper People of The Past Sarah Ann Siddons, aged 12

This young girl lived in the Market Place and in 1851 was a box maker. When she was just twelve years old, she worked in the shop, putting together the boxes her father needed in his trade as a felt hatter. What kind of life did this girl have, making boxes all day with her father, who was cutting and sewing, while her younger brothers and sisters were lucky enough to be at school? It’s hard to be certain, but it can’t have been an easy childhood.

Sarah was born in Doncaster in about 1838, the first child of her parents, Joseph and Ann, who worked and lived in Doncaster and Ashton-underLyne before moving to Belper, where there was plenty of business in the hat trade. By the 1830s and 40s the economy of Belper had picked up after the Napoleonic Wars. Hats were worn for all occasions and probably men’s felt hats would have been their main business. Sarah had five younger brothers and sisters: four were at school and their parents could probably afford to keep them in education until they were 11 or 12, learning basic literary and numeracy skills before starting work to support the family.

Basic compulsory schooling would not become law until about twenty years later, but there were a number of schools in Belper. In 1857 a trade directory listed eleven, all fee-paying. Strutt’s school at the Mill was free to some, although child mill-workers paid one penny a week. Other pupils, presumably free of charge, included the children of framework knitters, nail makers, stockingers, colliers and workhouse inmates. Girls were taught sewing skills as well as the three Rs. What I found surprising is that Strutts enrolled children as young as one or two, so for them the school would have served as a nursery, perhaps to support women working at the Mill.

I had a look at the Census to see what was happening to children in the Market Place in 1851.

There were 26 girls aged between 2 and 15 and

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The Siddons family house and hat shop today, at the top of the Market Place

The Siddons family house and hat shop today, at it is top interesting to see Place what they were doing. Of the of the Market

the girls, 19 were at school and 7 were at work, including 12-year-old Sarah the box maker, Hannah (8) errand girl, Alice (11) employed in a hosiery warehouse, and four house servants, Eliza (12), Sarah (13), Maria (14) and another Alice (14). Of the 18 boys between 2 and 15 it’s a different story.

Only 3 were working: John (12) an errand boy, Frank (15) a general servant at a beer house and John (15) a draper’s apprentice. Boys may have been allowed more years at school than girls because they would be the family breadwinners.

What happened to Sarah Ann? In 1861 she was a kitchen maid with five other staff at Duffield Bank House. It seems that she kept contact with her family in Yorkshire, and in 1865 she married Arthur Fields, a Doncaster coach builder. She went on to have five children, but by 1891 was widowed, working as a charwoman and living with her daughter Janet. By 1901 she had moved in with her son Robert in Derby and, at last, was no longer working. She died in Doncaster in 1916 at 78 – a good age for anyone born in the 1830s.

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Upbeat: Three Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer We’re sharing an important message for dog walkers: protect your dog, protect livestock.

This supports a national campaign: Operation Recall, a campaign to remind dog walkers of their responsibility to keep their pets under close control around livestock.

A dog chasing or attacking livestock is a crime and can cause emotional and financial damage for both the farmer and the dog’s owner.

As part of Operation Recall, we spoke to Derbyshire farmer Gaby: “It can actually cause people to choose to leave farming altogether, after a serious dog attack. The stress can be that much financially, and emotionally, that people choose not to do it anymore.

“You don’t always find out about an attack initially, so you might go to check on your animals and find out that one of them has been injured or killed. And that is the most horrendous thing to come across.”

PC Emma Swales, from our Rural Crime Team, said: “Livestock worrying is a crime and the consequences can range from Restorative Justice including dog control orders, a fine to cover the farmer’s losses which could go into the thousands, and/or a court summons.

No one wants to think that their dog can hurt other animals, but we do see cases of family pets going back to their predator instincts and chasing livestock when given the opportunity. Don’t take that chance.”

Here are our top tips to keep your dog safe: 1. Plan ahead - Know your route, make sure you take enough water and supplies for you and your pet.

2. Be present on your walk and keep your attention on what your dog is doing. Keep your dog under closer control when you spot hazards, such as another walker or livestock.

3. Understand your dog – even the best trained dog can have a predator instinct. It’s an owner’s responsibility to take precautions, not the dog’s fault that they have these instincts.

For more details, visit www.derbyshire.police.uk and search ‘Operation Recall’, or search YouTube for the ‘Derbyshire Constabulary’ channel where you can watch an informative video from Gaby and Caroline, a local dog trainer.

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All Things Local has joined forces with Beverley Kennedy (pictured) from Floraline, Gregory’s Way in Belper, to offer readers the chance to show their appreciation for a fellow member of the community.

The recipient of this issue’s bouquet is the team at Gymophobics, Belper. The team was nominated by one of the Gymophobics gym members, Sue Downing.

This is what Sue wrote: “I’d like to nominate the team at Gymophobics, Belper, for the Friendship Blooms bouquet. I’ve recently joined and I never thought I’d say this about going to a gym, but I really enjoy it! It’s such a welcoming environment; everyone there is so friendly, accommodating, and helpful. They’re always there to offer support and guidance when it’s needed. The 30-minute circuit is achievable but also really works – I can already feel a difference after a couple of months. I love the air resistance machines because they’re not cumbersome and clunky like traditional weights. I’m going 3 times a week which, again, I never thought I’d do. So, I’d like to say a big thank you for changing my perspective on gyms and helping me to improve my health and fitness!” Sue Downing Nominate someone to receive the next bouquet.

All you have to do is state, in no more than 100 words, who you are nominating. Include their address and the reasons why you are nominating them. You can nominate more than one person if they are living/ working at the same address… and remember, flowers don’t just have to be for women!

The only rule is that the person receiving the flowers must live or work in the distribution area of All Things Local Village Edition (listed on front cover). Just write your nomination on a piece of paper and send to Friendship Blooms, All Things Local, 74 Woodhouse Road, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0NA or e-mail your nomination to helen@allthingslocal.co.uk putting ‘Friendship Blooms’ as the subject. Please include your full name, address and daytime telephone number on your nomination.

Gymophobics Belper Owner, Sara Stainsby, receives the Friendship Blooms bouquet with members of the team and gymgoers.

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Community

Index

Aerials: AMC Aerials Aerials: Satellite Aerial Services Airport Transfers: Holbrook Travel Animal Welfare: The Cat’s Protection League Architect: Pilkington Architecture

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Bathrooms: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms 62 Bathrooms: Best One Bathrooms 35 Bathrooms: Browns 40 Bathrooms: Paul M Longden 34 Bedrooms: Contour Furnishings 34 Bereavement Therapy: Annie’s Wings Talking Therapy 27 Blinds: UK Blinds 43 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters: Hillarys 2 Builder’s Merchant/Landscaping Products: Browns 40 Building Work: JJN 47 Building Work: Little Job Building Co 48 Building Work: Midland Building & Roofing 46 Building Work: Simon Owen Response 38 Building Work: TDB Builders 44 Building Work: Valley View Construction 34 Car Body Repairs: B A Kelf Car Body Repairs: ChipsAway Car Body Repairs: Martin Buxton Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: 20Ten Garage Services Car Servicing, Repairs, MOTs: Little Eaton Garage Care at Home: Trustbridge Care Care Home: Agincare/Regency Care Home Carpets & Flooring: Ian Wilson Carpets & Flooring: Spondon Carpets Carpets & Flooring: T Nutt Cash for Jewellery, Watches etc: event at The Lion Hotel Cleaning/Sanitising: Molly Maid Cleaning/Sanitising: Time For You

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Dentures: Beautiful Dentures Dog Grooming: Studio K9

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Education: William Gilbert Electrical Goods Retailer: Lester & Nix Electrician: A Hallam Electrician: Andy Hill Electrician: Derbyshire Energy Solutions Electrician: Devenport Electrical Electrician: JB Electrical & Security Systems Electrician: McPherson-Davis Event: Cromford Steam Rally

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Financial Advice: Belper IFS 10 Florist: Floraline 76 Foot Care: Amber Feet 23 Fuel: Browns/Signal Fuels 40 Funeral Director: Thomas Ryde & Son 72 Garage Doors: Garolla Garage Doors: Ockbrook Garage Doors Garden Heating & Furniture: Robeys Garden Living: Cabin Master Garden Services: Elements Solutions Garden Services: TMS Gutter Clearance: Gutter PRO Gutter Clearance: Time Gutter Cleaning Gym (ladies only): Gymophobics

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Hearing Specialist: Audiyo Hearing Holiday Clubs for Children: It’s About Me

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Hotel: The Derby Hotel Blackpool Hotel: Morley Hayes

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Joinery: L Tansley

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Kitchens: Belper Kitchens & Bathrooms 62 Kitchens: Dream Doors 57 Kitchens: Holtams 52 Kitchens: Paul M Longden 34 Landscaping: Browns Builders Merchants 41 Landscaping: Langley 55 Life Coaching: Sacred Self 27 Log Supplies: Robeys 45 New Homes: Wheeldon

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Painting & Decorating: CB Decorating 60 Painting & Decorating: Roy Milner 33 Painting & Decorating: TCA Home Maintenance 63 PC Support: Rosemills Technology Solutions 9 Personal Trainer: Alex Robinson 24 Pest Control: MW Pest Control 57 Plastering: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Plastering: McPherson-Davis 44 Plastering: S Beresford 48 Plumbing & Heating: Blacks 38 Plumbing & Heating: CB 57 Plumbing & Heating: LEEVA 49 Plumbing & Heating: MDA 44 Plumbing & Heating: Scott 43 Plumbing & Heating: Woodward 46 Properties Wanted for Cash: We Do Property 53 Property Maintenance: JM Plastering & Property Maintenance 44 Property Maintenance: Simon Owen Response 38 Public House: The Elephant & Peacock 19 Railway Travel: The Derwent Valley Line Restaurant: The Elephant & Peacock Restaurant, Function Room: Morley Hayes Retail Outlet: The Corn Exchange Roofing: Midland Building & Roofing

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Scout Group: Little Eaton Scout Group 75 Security: Prestige 46 Shiatsu: Shiatsu Healing Space 27 Solar Panels: Derbyshire Energy Solutions 43 Solicitors: Ellis Fermor & Negus 9 Solicitors: Shacklocks 8 Solicitors: Smith Partnership 11 Taxi: Holbrook Travel Tree Care: Charnwood Tree Services Tyres: Best Grip Tyres & Exhausts: ETS

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Vet: Vet Care @ Home

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Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Ashfen Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Clearview Glass Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Lifestyle Windows Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Smartglaze Windows, Doors, Conservatories: Trade Windows Windows, Doors, Glass Replacements: JG Glazing Woodburning Stoves: Robeys

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Yoga: Tabitha Yoga

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